It’s only the Spurs but Rui contested shots that would have normally been scored on us like when he was alone to defend two players on the perimeter and they couldn’t score over him. His size and strength is already being proven to be crucial. When he got bumped it didn’t affect him at all.
I think now that everyone has a good flow this team seems scarier every game. Like we got lowkey depth. When everyone healthy. Lebron has carried a team with less potential
Y'all follow the media narrative too much. These media people are fooling y'all because they're in cahoots with the NBA. The NBA knows Lakers are not making the playoffs. The NBA knows in all probability AD will get hurt again. This Hui kid was never on y'all radars at all. Now all of a sudden he's a hot topic. BECAUSE THE MEDIA TOLD Y'ALL WHAT TO THINK. Dude is an average good player. Role players. He's not a superstar, all-star, or star. How is a role player gonna turn the Lakers season around??? The NBA knows this, but in order for y'all to keep giving ratings to Lakers & LeBron, they know they have to drum up this fake hope to keep y'all watching. AD will eat up time from Wenyan & Bryant. He won't hustle like they do and that's what kept Lakers afloat. Hustle by Wenyan and Bryant and Shroeder and Beverley. As soon as they have to play Denver or Memphis or Milwaukee or Sixers or anyone with a stretch 5 big man that AD has to leave the paint for, they're cooked. They look great against mediocre teams. They look like a play-in team when playing the best.
Lebron didnt need to score 30+ for lakers to win, AD is back, Rui great addition, and Russ should be going more aggresive to the paint like how he did in the 4th, he did a good job sealing the game. If lakers can up their team chemistry, they can be legitimate playoff contenders.
@forest king yup looked real good against actual good teams in Brooklyn and Boston. Oh and Brooklyn didn't even have Durant playing 😂. Enjoy the bottom of the standings Laker fan.
@OneOfA Kind found the Lebron Stan! Haha how's that 12 now 13th seed looking? Think Pelinka gonna make you another "blockbuster"trade to get you in the playoffs?!!! 😂
Just by watching a little of this highlight video, Hachimura looks like a good addition to the Lake show, and seeing AD back, hope he can stay healthy, he'll take scoring pressure off of Lebron, Beverly played better last night too, Greg Popovich, one of the best coaches ever, classy, he may not be winning as many games as when he had Tim Duncan & Co. Running the floor, but think he tries to get the most out of who ever is on his roster.
Why won’t they play ad and Bryant at the same time. They both big men who get boards and buckets at the rim and can shoot as well. To me it’s a no brainer
I never considered that a great part about Westbrook coming off the bench could be his value as a rested dagger scorer late in the 4th. He just sealed the game blowing by folks back to back. And then if the Lakers needed it, Lebron was gaining rest by letting Westbrook score. It's such a great setup if they can learn how to fully tap into it.
And don't forget they have officially unleashed Thomas Bryant and THATS big because now AD can get more rest and the more he's at full health, the more effective AD is. This team is different
Lakers absolutely earned and deserved that win , and Anthony Davis we missed ya man , been a long time since he’s been on the court and he was just killing it before that injury
Rui is a nice fit.The youngster Christy is fearless also. He is getting more and more confident each game.I really like his B ball IQ, I see why we picked him first. Je is low key a solid defender and looks like he has the trust of his teammates
@idoubtit yeah honestly Bryant has come into his own and brought an energy to the team that AD didn’t, but you need AD for the playoffs. Bryant’s best game of his career was 31 and 14, AD averages 27 and 12 and can change a game defensively, so I think they just need to figure out how to play with the same intensity and energy with AD doing his thing. But yeah, I don’t see a young team like the grizzlies having a chance in a series against LA. They have no one to stop either Lebron or AD. And shroeder, Beverly, Lonnie are good enough defenders to make it tough on Ja
@Donaven Murray I would of left him out. .shit we ain got no worse without him ...we started off ad and loss how many games.. TB stepped up and played big man basketball and ain showed no signs of stopping and I don't think it was cool to break his rhythm...shit like that make a nigga say fuck AD...only thing is I did see AD getting hype when tb made plays which let me know them niggas is communicating on and off the floor so hopefully like you said...with good health these Lakers won't be stopped come play off time and I hope we see the grizzlies...
@idoubtit yeah you can tell he’s hungry. He’s playing with passion and energy I haven’t seen from him in awhile. I think it really comes down to health, but if lakers are in playoffs, I don’t see any teams that could really compete with that two man tandem of AD and Lebron over a 7 game series. Playoffs are a diff animal and these guys are unstoppable. Brown and Tatum don’t compare, Giannis and Middleton don’t compare, Steph and Klay don’t compare. It will be tough
@Donaven Murray if the Lakers had a winning season..the MVP would go straight to LeBron... and like you said if the Lakers get healthy I'm looking for Lebron to prove a point...Steph got his 4 ring last year..LeBron won't 5 this year
Y'all follow the media narrative too much. These media people are fooling y'all because they're in cahoots with the NBA. The NBA knows Lakers are not making the playoffs. The NBA knows in all probability AD will get hurt again. This Hui kid was never on y'all radars at all. Now all of a sudden he's a hot topic. BECAUSE THE MEDIA TOLD Y'ALL WHAT TO THINK. Dude is an average good player. Role players. He's not a superstar, all-star, or star. How is a role player gonna turn the Lakers season around??? The NBA knows this, but in order for y'all to keep giving ratings to Lakers & LeBron, they know they have to drum up this fake hope to keep y'all watching. AD will eat up time from Wenyan & Bryant. He won't hustle like they do and that's what kept Lakers afloat. Hustle by Wenyan and Bryant and Shroeder and Beverley. As soon as they have to play Denver or Memphis or Milwaukee or Sixers or anyone with a stretch 5 big man that AD has to leave the paint for, they're cooked. They look great against mediocre teams. They look like a play-in team when playing the best.
People don't know how good and legit the Lakers are. This guy (Rui) makes them even better. The reason Lakers were losing close games and LeBron needing to drop 30+ points is because Lonnie Walker is out, and Austin Reaves, and AD. Even with Lonnie Walker and Austin Reaves, Lakers were winning those close games. The last 35 games, Lakers are 20-15. They started out the season on the wrong foot (2-10 start). And they are not far behind playoffs teams despite all the close games loses. When this team is healthy, this Lakers team can make run
@JoeBidens_TouchyHands smart huh lol that's a interesting way to look at it but I'm not here to get in the way of your affirmations but if I may can I suggest you watch a couple of Jordan Kleeper videos and you do not have to report back here this assignment is rhetorical in nature but after the consumption of said content if you still would like to align yourself with that cult I'm sorry I mean Trumpians
Y'all follow the media narrative too much. These media people are fooling y'all because they're in cahoots with the NBA. The NBA knows Lakers are not making the playoffs. The NBA knows in all probability AD will get hurt again. This Hui kid was never on y'all radars at all. Now all of a sudden he's a hot topic. BECAUSE THE MEDIA TOLD Y'ALL WHAT TO THINK. Dude is an average good player. Role players. He's not a superstar, all-star, or star. How is a role player gonna turn the Lakers season around??? The NBA knows this, but in order for y'all to keep giving ratings to Lakers & LeBron, they know they have to drum up this fake hope to keep y'all watching. AD will eat up time from Wenyan & Bryant. He won't hustle like they do and that's what kept Lakers afloat. Hustle by Wenyan and Bryant and Shroeder and Beverley. As soon as they have to play Denver or Memphis or Milwaukee or Sixers or anyone with a stretch 5 big man that AD has to leave the paint for, they're cooked. They look great against mediocre teams. They look like a play-in team when playing the best.
@K W Okay. Point taken. But if you read the different comments on various platforms, there's people that believe the Lakers will miraculously become a real title contender. Not making this up. But I digress.
@JoeBidens_TouchyHands Not even a Lakers fan so you don’t need to convince me about Lebrons need for help. I was just shutting down your take that Rui was supposed to save their season. Ain’t nobody said anything like that but you… Rui is a good pickup for the Lakers as a team and organization, Lebron aside
@K W LeBron-teams always "need someone" else. Never fails. Year after year. LeBron-Lakers had Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, Zubac, Rajon Rondo, Lonzo Ball, Lance Stephenson, Javale McGee, Josh Hart, KCP, Reggie Bullock, Michael Beasley, Alex Caruso AND DIDN'T NAKE IT WORK WITH A TEAM FULL OF SHOOTERS, PLAYMAKERS, DEFENSE, RIM PROTECTORS. AND PEOPLE MADE EXCUSES SAYING HE NEED MORE HELP. LeBron-Cavs had D.Wade, Iman Shumpert, D.Rose, Kevin Love, Isaiah Thomas, Jeff Green, Tristan Thompson, JR Smith, Richard Jefferson, Jay Crowder, Kyle Korver. ANOTHER TEAM OF DEFENSE, HUSTLE, REBOUNDS, PLAY MAKING. EVERYONE SAID HE NEEDED MORE HELP SO THEY TRADED FOR JORDAN CLARKSON, LARRY NANCE JR, GEORGE HILL, RODNEY HOOD. AND PEOPLE STILL MADE EXCUSES SAYING HE NEED MORE HELP. Every team he's on the media will write the narrative of how the answer is outside of their team. LeBron needs everyone except the players on his team. That's the cold truth.
@JoeBidens_TouchyHands I don’t think I’ve heard a single “narrative” about Rui turning the season around…. He is a great young, developing player that fit the PF position and role that they needed. Considering the lakers have been drafting nothing but old vets and shitty contracts lately, I think it was an excellent pickup.. maybe the best since Lebron himself
Y'all follow the media narrative too much. These media people are fooling y'all because they're in cahoots with the NBA. The NBA knows Lakers are not making the playoffs. The NBA knows in all probability AD will get hurt again. This Hui kid was never on y'all radars at all. Now all of a sudden he's a hot topic. BECAUSE THE MEDIA TOLD Y'ALL WHAT TO THINK. Dude is an average good player. Role players. He's not a superstar, all-star, or star. How is a role player gonna turn the Lakers season around??? The NBA knows this, but in order for y'all to keep giving ratings to Lakers & LeBron, they know they have to drum up this fake hope to keep y'all watching. AD will eat up time from Wenyan & Bryant. He won't hustle like they do and that's what kept Lakers afloat. Hustle by Wenyan and Bryant and Shroeder and Beverley. As soon as they have to play Denver or Memphis or Milwaukee or Sixers or anyone with a stretch 5 big man that AD has to leave the paint for, they're cooked. They look great against mediocre teams. They look like a play-in team when playing the best.
@Yaya2Breezy basketball is a team sport he can go for 60 and still get outplayed by the other team id rather bron go for 20 and his team play better than him having to score everything and still lose
Y'all follow the media narrative too much. These media people are fooling y'all because they're in cahoots with the NBA. The NBA knows Lakers are not making the playoffs. The NBA knows in all probability AD will get hurt again. This Hui kid was never on y'all radars at all. Now all of a sudden he's a hot topic. BECAUSE THE MEDIA TOLD Y'ALL WHAT TO THINK. Dude is an average good player. Role players. He's not a superstar, all-star, or star. How is a role player gonna turn the Lakers season around??? The NBA knows this, but in order for y'all to keep giving ratings to Lakers & LeBron, they know they have to drum up this fake hope to keep y'all watching. AD will eat up time from Wenyan & Bryant. He won't hustle like they do and that's what kept Lakers afloat. Hustle by Wenyan and Bryant and Shroeder and Beverley. As soon as they have to play Denver or Memphis or Milwaukee or Sixers or anyone with a stretch 5 big man that AD has to leave the paint for, they're cooked. They look great against mediocre teams. They look like a play-in team when playing the best.
@SoPrecise I knew some macho man would say giggling was gay, but it's literally the most accurate word to describe the moment. Can't do nothing. *George Lopez voice*
@Yaboiyikes , just tell us you don’t like Lebron and/or the Lakers. Could’ve saved a lot of typing.. Btw, they swept SA this year (4-0). Didn’t know you had to win by a certain amount for it to be considered a legitimate win..smh..
@alwaysLearningsumn he talks how Pop tried to break Stephen Jackson, Kuwai and him, like why??? All these players that hug and kiss Pop never played for him.
@Judy green lebron is shooting 29 percent from three this season. That not good compare to a great shooter like curry. Even Patrick shooting is better than lebron.
@Donte Barba most role players are inconsistent? We’re looking at ceiling and fit. Nun was just as inconsistent but we were scant in heavy bigs without ad
Y'all follow the media narrative too much. These media people are fooling y'all because they're in cahoots with the NBA. The NBA knows Lakers are not making the playoffs. The NBA knows in all probability AD will get hurt again. This Hui kid was never on y'all radars at all. Now all of a sudden he's a hot topic. BECAUSE THE MEDIA TOLD Y'ALL WHAT TO THINK. Dude is an average good player. Role players. He's not a superstar, all-star, or star. How is a role player gonna turn the Lakers season around??? The NBA knows this, but in order for y'all to keep giving ratings to Lakers & LeBron, they know they have to drum up this fake hope to keep y'all watching. AD will eat up time from Wenyan & Bryant. He won't hustle like they do and that's what kept Lakers afloat. Hustle by Wenyan and Bryant and Shroeder and Beverley. As soon as they have to play Denver or Memphis or Milwaukee or Sixers or anyone with a stretch 5 big man that AD has to leave the paint for, they're cooked. They look great against mediocre teams. They look like a play-in team when playing the best.
@James Kelly omg what injuries? the lakers were losing even when they were healthy they were in the exact same position they are in now they actually won more without AD every year lakers are trash and every year y’all swear they doing somthing
Man, just wait until Lonnie and Reaves get back healthy. They have the potential to be a dangerous sleeper team. Also, Rui did pretty good in his debut, highest +/- on the team and got 13 points and 6 rebs in 21 minutes off-the-bench. A great addition to the team
As a Lakers and Cavaliers fan thank you Lakers for getting this victory!! What a way to do it the night before the sad 3 year anniversary of Kobe Bryant!! That helps support Kobe Bryant when the Lakers win!! I’m a Lakers fan because I like Lebron James and a Cleveland Cavaliers fan because my dad’s from Cleveland!!
As a resident of northern VA, I was sad to see hachimura go (although those picks are definitely nice)...but as a lakers fan, it's so cool to see him on this team.
Lakers had a rusty start tonight and the Spurs were really bringing it playing hard however Lakers weathered the storm early and won the game, not bad considering it’s been like 3 games in 4 days, and they got a new player plus AD was back tonight so yes it was a little bit of an adjustment But after Rui hit that 3 that’s when the lakers said okay let’s go and they took over the game after that !
Those hugs at the end with pop it's legendary!! And the best part is I was able to witness it..3 future hall of famers 20 years from now I'm going to look at this and say oh my God I witnessed that 😱
With AD and Hachi the Lakers seem like a totally different team, and with Bryant manning the paint the Lakers have a rim protector throughout. Lebron's points are mostly on the fastbreak, which means the Lakeshow is looking to run, run, run.
It was great seeing ad playing again they clearly limited his minutes tonight so far for the first game rui looked good made some baskets played some good defense so far so good we still have too many guards in my opinion though
And they WANT to play with Bron. Thomas is a damn work horse. He runs the floor like no other big man I've seen in today's game. That makes him an easy target for a LeBron pass or anyone's pass.
With AD coming back and the addition of Rui we’re gonna be tough to beat. We were already starting to play good basketball before those 2 came into the lineup. Watch out for us!
Well, obviously AD didn't look too rusty coming off the bench tonight for LA. He went 7-15 from the field, 1-3 from and 6-7 from the FT line for 21pts. He also manage to collect 12 Rebs, 1 Ast, 1 Steal and 4 Blocks, so obviously, AD wasn't too rusty tonight for the Lakers. He looked efficient coming off the bench tonight for the Lakers. It won't be too long until AD is back in the starting lineup for the Lakers. They took precautions with him tonight due to his injury, but he's too talented to be coming off the bench for the Lakers. He'll be back in the Lakers starting lineup before you know it.
@BULLY KOJIMA As is said by every dude who doesn't understand pro ball. Don't speak where abstracts are concerned when you only see simple differences.
@BULLY KOJIMA And yet Bryant was making the team look better than they did under Davis. Idc about defense when Davis failing at the C role tanks the team over and over.
This is what LeBum's stupid LeShannonSharpe wannabes are saying. - Wait for AD to return. Really! What happened? Barely beat the G league Spurs - After the Hachimura trade. The Fakers will be title contenders. Where? They are always in the 13th seed - LeVaginaface even 38 years still dominating. Maybe still dominating in statpadding, bricking and then walking out
Lakers chemistry and confidence looks so much better after having to figure it out without AD and others. Definitely still have a chance to get in the playoffs but hopefully not too late
First time, I went to Crypto Arena right now alongside with my family and friends, and it was a great experience in a live basketball court. It’s a great match with these teams.
Bro we low key got a squad coming together now, this was a good win, everyone was engaged on defense, everyone was doing their thing and playing their roles, we keep this up we could be a 6th seed by the end of the season
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It's so great to see AD back, and Hachimura is a breath of fresh air! Go Lakers! 🏀
Rolled his ankle at halftime. 😂
13 place Lakers
@Brew Spitta nunn put up 12 this night also
nice one
I'm surprised no one's talking how pat Bev scored 18 points in this game. Respect that man's hustle
@Yung Vision- YT he’s not even that good on defense either lad he’s terrible!
Yep, he bring back his confidence and I'm happy that he's a humble person now.
bout fuckin time
@Yung Vision- YT I'm saying he's a scrub
Nobody said pat bev was a scrub he nice on defense he just no where near as good as Chris Paul dude be trippin
I love how AD and Bron approach coach Pop and gave him a hug. That’s just love and respect for a great coach.
Overrated coach...should thank Kobe and Shaq for breaking up...that gave him 2 extra rings as the Lakers beat him 4-2 in the playoffs the year before
Pops has morals man! Righteous dude
O990
It’s only the Spurs but Rui contested shots that would have normally been scored on us like when he was alone to defend two players on the perimeter and they couldn’t score over him. His size and strength is already being proven to be crucial. When he got bumped it didn’t affect him at all.
Saying it's only the Spurs is like saying, "But". After everything else that was said.
@Duc ikr
@Yaboiyikes Lebron hurt you so bad, poor Yaboiyikes😂
Lakers looking good with Rui to play PF beside AD or in that 2nd unit with Russ. Once Reaves & Lonnie are back this team will be pretty solid 😮💨
I think now that everyone has a good flow this team seems scarier every game. Like we got lowkey depth. When everyone healthy. Lebron has carried a team with less potential
@JoeBidens_TouchyHands well SOMEONES smart I see. Thought I was alone.
forgot we got those two
Missing the play in again
Y'all follow the media narrative too much. These media people are fooling y'all because they're in cahoots with the NBA. The NBA knows Lakers are not making the playoffs. The NBA knows in all probability AD will get hurt again. This Hui kid was never on y'all radars at all. Now all of a sudden he's a hot topic. BECAUSE THE MEDIA TOLD Y'ALL WHAT TO THINK. Dude is an average good player. Role players. He's not a superstar, all-star, or star. How is a role player gonna turn the Lakers season around??? The NBA knows this, but in order for y'all to keep giving ratings to Lakers & LeBron, they know they have to drum up this fake hope to keep y'all watching. AD will eat up time from Wenyan & Bryant. He won't hustle like they do and that's what kept Lakers afloat. Hustle by Wenyan and Bryant and Shroeder and Beverley. As soon as they have to play Denver or Memphis or Milwaukee or Sixers or anyone with a stretch 5 big man that AD has to leave the paint for, they're cooked. They look great against mediocre teams. They look like a play-in team when playing the best.
Lebron didnt need to score 30+ for lakers to win, AD is back, Rui great addition, and Russ should be going more aggresive to the paint like how he did in the 4th, he did a good job sealing the game. If lakers can up their team chemistry, they can be legitimate playoff contenders.
@OneOfA Kind looks like you missed my point entirely so you could rack up the "likes. " 😂
@forest king yup looked real good against actual good teams in Brooklyn and Boston. Oh and Brooklyn didn't even have Durant playing 😂. Enjoy the bottom of the standings Laker fan.
@OneOfA Kind found the Lebron Stan! Haha how's that 12 now 13th seed looking? Think Pelinka gonna make you another "blockbuster"trade to get you in the playoffs?!!! 😂
@Sole Magus 😬😬…
@Erika Patrice yes Bronsexuals are creepy I’m glad you are in agreement. Send my regards to your optometrist
Enjoy Rui’s ability to create his own space in the midrange. Truly opens up opportunity for AD and Bron.
Yes that's what I saw immediately he can create off the dribble and needs to be guarded so you cant cheat off of him
That scoop pass to Beverley was so smooth. Appreciate greatness while it's still here
@Frank Boyce low reading comprehension
@Frank Boyce i think he’s talking about lebron
Greatness? 🤔 I mean, I appreciate his defensive intensity...
Always great to see Coach Pop, but I'm even more happy to see AD back and getting into rhythm. Good Lakers win tonight.
Played the Spurs. 🤷
good thing they not renewing his contract this year lol
Just by watching a little of this highlight video, Hachimura looks like a good addition to the Lake show, and seeing AD back, hope he can stay healthy, he'll take scoring pressure off of Lebron, Beverly played better last night too, Greg Popovich, one of the best coaches ever, classy, he may not be winning as many games as when he had Tim Duncan & Co. Running the floor, but think he tries to get the most out of who ever is on his roster.
Justin Annanmanthodo ...Davis won't last long.
Love how Bryant subs in for AD, keeps the big man in rotation for Defense. Rui, AD, Bron, Walker, Brown or Dennis will be unstoppable fire!
why do people want to put A R in the starting
Why won’t they play ad and Bryant at the same time. They both big men who get boards and buckets at the rim and can shoot as well. To me it’s a no brainer
I was saying this the other day if the guy can become a better rim protector he would be a force to mess with cause transition in offense looks great
I just love the respect they gave to Greg Pop at the end. Legendary Coach 🙌
I never considered that a great part about Westbrook coming off the bench could be his value as a rested dagger scorer late in the 4th. He just sealed the game blowing by folks back to back. And then if the Lakers needed it, Lebron was gaining rest by letting Westbrook score. It's such a great setup if they can learn how to fully tap into it.
And don't forget they have officially unleashed Thomas Bryant and THATS big because now AD can get more rest and the more he's at full health, the more effective AD is. This team is different
I’m telling you, lakers got something cooking
Lakers absolutely earned and deserved that win , and Anthony Davis we missed ya man , been a long time since he’s been on the court and he was just killing it before that injury
They need to trade that guy. He's too fragile.
Let’s go Lakers! What a great lineup we have right now, playoffs here we come!
Rui is a nice fit.The youngster Christy is fearless also. He is getting more and more confident each game.I really like his B ball IQ, I see why we picked him first. Je is low key a solid defender and looks like he has the trust of his teammates
@idoubtit yeah honestly Bryant has come into his own and brought an energy to the team that AD didn’t, but you need AD for the playoffs. Bryant’s best game of his career was 31 and 14, AD averages 27 and 12 and can change a game defensively, so I think they just need to figure out how to play with the same intensity and energy with AD doing his thing. But yeah, I don’t see a young team like the grizzlies having a chance in a series against LA. They have no one to stop either Lebron or AD. And shroeder, Beverly, Lonnie are good enough defenders to make it tough on Ja
@Donaven Murray I would of left him out. .shit we ain got no worse without him ...we started off ad and loss how many games.. TB stepped up and played big man basketball and ain showed no signs of stopping and I don't think it was cool to break his rhythm...shit like that make a nigga say fuck AD...only thing is I did see AD getting hype when tb made plays which let me know them niggas is communicating on and off the floor so hopefully like you said...with good health these Lakers won't be stopped come play off time and I hope we see the grizzlies...
@idoubtit yeah you can tell he’s hungry. He’s playing with passion and energy I haven’t seen from him in awhile. I think it really comes down to health, but if lakers are in playoffs, I don’t see any teams that could really compete with that two man tandem of AD and Lebron over a 7 game series. Playoffs are a diff animal and these guys are unstoppable. Brown and Tatum don’t compare, Giannis and Middleton don’t compare, Steph and Klay don’t compare. It will be tough
@Donaven Murray Lakers play-in game . Period.
@Donaven Murray if the Lakers had a winning season..the MVP would go straight to LeBron... and like you said if the Lakers get healthy I'm looking for Lebron to prove a point...Steph got his 4 ring last year..LeBron won't 5 this year
Good win by the Lakers. The return of AD and the addition of Rui Hachimora, is a relief on the burden of LeBron. Let's go Lakers!💯💕
Y'all follow the media narrative too much. These media people are fooling y'all because they're in cahoots with the NBA. The NBA knows Lakers are not making the playoffs. The NBA knows in all probability AD will get hurt again. This Hui kid was never on y'all radars at all. Now all of a sudden he's a hot topic. BECAUSE THE MEDIA TOLD Y'ALL WHAT TO THINK. Dude is an average good player. Role players. He's not a superstar, all-star, or star. How is a role player gonna turn the Lakers season around??? The NBA knows this, but in order for y'all to keep giving ratings to Lakers & LeBron, they know they have to drum up this fake hope to keep y'all watching. AD will eat up time from Wenyan & Bryant. He won't hustle like they do and that's what kept Lakers afloat. Hustle by Wenyan and Bryant and Shroeder and Beverley. As soon as they have to play Denver or Memphis or Milwaukee or Sixers or anyone with a stretch 5 big man that AD has to leave the paint for, they're cooked. They look great against mediocre teams. They look like a play-in team when playing the best.
Let’s Go👍🏾🔥🔥🔥
People don't know how good and legit the Lakers are. This guy (Rui) makes them even better. The reason Lakers were losing close games and LeBron needing to drop 30+ points is because Lonnie Walker is out, and Austin Reaves, and AD. Even with Lonnie Walker and Austin Reaves, Lakers were winning those close games. The last 35 games, Lakers are 20-15. They started out the season on the wrong foot (2-10 start). And they are not far behind playoffs teams despite all the close games loses. When this team is healthy, this Lakers team can make run
Love the addition of Rui Hachimura 💪🏾 and Max Christie is solid💜💛
@JoeBidens_TouchyHands lol
@JoeBidens_TouchyHands smart huh lol that's a interesting way to look at it but I'm not here to get in the way of your affirmations but if I may can I suggest you watch a couple of Jordan Kleeper videos and you do not have to report back here this assignment is rhetorical in nature but after the consumption of said content if you still would like to align yourself with that cult I'm sorry I mean Trumpians
@TY 89 lol
@TY 89 I'm a trump supporter because I'm smart and I want a better country economically.... Like when he was president.
It’s just good to see a talent like AD back. The man still got some years left. Rui is gonna help them improve their record I think.
Payton McDaniel ...That's right! Keep thinking! You're not even sure, yourself!
Forsure and his size stood out so much and he can score and Bryant been developing great as a bucks fan🦌 I love too see this
Rui is a good addition for Lakers. Solid role player.
Y'all follow the media narrative too much. These media people are fooling y'all because they're in cahoots with the NBA. The NBA knows Lakers are not making the playoffs. The NBA knows in all probability AD will get hurt again. This Hui kid was never on y'all radars at all. Now all of a sudden he's a hot topic. BECAUSE THE MEDIA TOLD Y'ALL WHAT TO THINK. Dude is an average good player. Role players. He's not a superstar, all-star, or star. How is a role player gonna turn the Lakers season around??? The NBA knows this, but in order for y'all to keep giving ratings to Lakers & LeBron, they know they have to drum up this fake hope to keep y'all watching. AD will eat up time from Wenyan & Bryant. He won't hustle like they do and that's what kept Lakers afloat. Hustle by Wenyan and Bryant and Shroeder and Beverley. As soon as they have to play Denver or Memphis or Milwaukee or Sixers or anyone with a stretch 5 big man that AD has to leave the paint for, they're cooked. They look great against mediocre teams. They look like a play-in team when playing the best.
Problem is rui is not consistent, lakers fanbase and organization will find this out very soon. I wish rui the best tho, will miss him in DC
Let’s see how he does after more then 1 game lol
@Yaboiyikesbro is trying so hard
I love this Lakers team. So many ups and downs already . And we’re just getting started.
If Rui was a first option on a team I could see him averaging 25ppg. Play's so much like Kawhi.
@K W Okay. Point taken. But if you read the different comments on various platforms, there's people that believe the Lakers will miraculously become a real title contender. Not making this up. But I digress.
@JoeBidens_TouchyHands Not even a Lakers fan so you don’t need to convince me about Lebrons need for help. I was just shutting down your take that Rui was supposed to save their season. Ain’t nobody said anything like that but you… Rui is a good pickup for the Lakers as a team and organization, Lebron aside
@K W LeBron-teams always "need someone" else. Never fails. Year after year. LeBron-Lakers had Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, Zubac, Rajon Rondo, Lonzo Ball, Lance Stephenson, Javale McGee, Josh Hart, KCP, Reggie Bullock, Michael Beasley, Alex Caruso AND DIDN'T NAKE IT WORK WITH A TEAM FULL OF SHOOTERS, PLAYMAKERS, DEFENSE, RIM PROTECTORS. AND PEOPLE MADE EXCUSES SAYING HE NEED MORE HELP. LeBron-Cavs had D.Wade, Iman Shumpert, D.Rose, Kevin Love, Isaiah Thomas, Jeff Green, Tristan Thompson, JR Smith, Richard Jefferson, Jay Crowder, Kyle Korver. ANOTHER TEAM OF DEFENSE, HUSTLE, REBOUNDS, PLAY MAKING. EVERYONE SAID HE NEEDED MORE HELP SO THEY TRADED FOR JORDAN CLARKSON, LARRY NANCE JR, GEORGE HILL, RODNEY HOOD. AND PEOPLE STILL MADE EXCUSES SAYING HE NEED MORE HELP. Every team he's on the media will write the narrative of how the answer is outside of their team. LeBron needs everyone except the players on his team. That's the cold truth.
@JoeBidens_TouchyHands I don’t think I’ve heard a single “narrative” about Rui turning the season around…. He is a great young, developing player that fit the PF position and role that they needed. Considering the lakers have been drafting nothing but old vets and shitty contracts lately, I think it was an excellent pickup.. maybe the best since Lebron himself
Y'all follow the media narrative too much. These media people are fooling y'all because they're in cahoots with the NBA. The NBA knows Lakers are not making the playoffs. The NBA knows in all probability AD will get hurt again. This Hui kid was never on y'all radars at all. Now all of a sudden he's a hot topic. BECAUSE THE MEDIA TOLD Y'ALL WHAT TO THINK. Dude is an average good player. Role players. He's not a superstar, all-star, or star. How is a role player gonna turn the Lakers season around??? The NBA knows this, but in order for y'all to keep giving ratings to Lakers & LeBron, they know they have to drum up this fake hope to keep y'all watching. AD will eat up time from Wenyan & Bryant. He won't hustle like they do and that's what kept Lakers afloat. Hustle by Wenyan and Bryant and Shroeder and Beverley. As soon as they have to play Denver or Memphis or Milwaukee or Sixers or anyone with a stretch 5 big man that AD has to leave the paint for, they're cooked. They look great against mediocre teams. They look like a play-in team when playing the best.
i don’t think people realize how good this team can be when healthy.
A W with Lebron only getting 20 is huge with how things have been going! Hope this keeps up!
San Antonio Spurs guy
@Bruce Scott after you
@Cheryl Silas ...Pick another sport...like Checkers!
@Yaboiyikes U SAW WHAT GOAT did ur just mad GOAT james all day u know what it is
@Yaya2Breezy basketball is a team sport he can go for 60 and still get outplayed by the other team id rather bron go for 20 and his team play better than him having to score everything and still lose
Hachimura was the best player of the game, according to +/-. The trade for him is looking like a good move.
I love how Rui runs for offensive rebounds when someone shoots consistently. That's what we need
Y'all follow the media narrative too much. These media people are fooling y'all because they're in cahoots with the NBA. The NBA knows Lakers are not making the playoffs. The NBA knows in all probability AD will get hurt again. This Hui kid was never on y'all radars at all. Now all of a sudden he's a hot topic. BECAUSE THE MEDIA TOLD Y'ALL WHAT TO THINK. Dude is an average good player. Role players. He's not a superstar, all-star, or star. How is a role player gonna turn the Lakers season around??? The NBA knows this, but in order for y'all to keep giving ratings to Lakers & LeBron, they know they have to drum up this fake hope to keep y'all watching. AD will eat up time from Wenyan & Bryant. He won't hustle like they do and that's what kept Lakers afloat. Hustle by Wenyan and Bryant and Shroeder and Beverley. As soon as they have to play Denver or Memphis or Milwaukee or Sixers or anyone with a stretch 5 big man that AD has to leave the paint for, they're cooked. They look great against mediocre teams. They look like a play-in team when playing the best.
This Lakers team smells like a championship team. You can just sense in their body language, vibe, effort, and morale. 🏀🏆 GO LAKERS! 💜💛
i like how lakers play this game, they sharing the ball, playing defense and gives effort
I was just smiling and giggling all night. Great game from the guys. On to the next one!
@SoPrecise I knew some macho man would say giggling was gay, but it's literally the most accurate word to describe the moment. Can't do nothing. *George Lopez voice*
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Love to see Davis back one of my favorites to watch
that Schroder, Christie, Bron, Rui, and AD lineup is straight heat🔥
@captain save a hoee get out from the basement bro ; not good for your health
@Yaboiyikes , just tell us you don’t like Lebron and/or the Lakers. Could’ve saved a lot of typing..
Btw, they swept SA this year (4-0). Didn’t know you had to win by a certain amount for it to be considered a legitimate win..smh..
Uncle!
I think it's crazy how everyone loves Popp and Popp loves everyone. Much respect to that man and the Spurs..world class organization
@La Nell English that's why I find it fascinating lol
@alwaysLearningsumn he talks how Pop tried to break Stephen Jackson, Kuwai and him, like why??? All these players that hug and kiss Pop never played for him.
@La Nell English that's fair
@Cel Harris 💯 yea he is
Nah look at this interview with Dejounte Murray he don’t love Pop.
It’s good to see AD back on the court Lebron Missed him 💛💜
Go Lakers!! AD was great last night and Rui too! Bad start to the game but we turned it up in the fourth. Great game to watch
Lakers looking good.. playing D with good team plays as well as they are sharing the ball.
Russ and Hachimura off the bench is going to be insane. Basically two starters giving you anywhere from 10-20 points each a night
@Dragoonfang he need to shoot like that every game. His shooting from three isn’t good
@Judy green lebron is shooting 29 percent from three this season. That not good compare to a great shooter like curry. Even Patrick shooting is better than lebron.
@Donte Barba most role players are inconsistent? We’re looking at ceiling and fit. Nun was just as inconsistent but we were scant in heavy bigs without ad
@SoPrecise just laker fans once again getting excited with thier new toy (rui), they will find out soon about rui's inconsistent play.
Manifesting winstreak this upcoming games! We got AD and Hachimura in defense lets go lakers!!!
Y'all follow the media narrative too much. These media people are fooling y'all because they're in cahoots with the NBA. The NBA knows Lakers are not making the playoffs. The NBA knows in all probability AD will get hurt again. This Hui kid was never on y'all radars at all. Now all of a sudden he's a hot topic. BECAUSE THE MEDIA TOLD Y'ALL WHAT TO THINK. Dude is an average good player. Role players. He's not a superstar, all-star, or star. How is a role player gonna turn the Lakers season around??? The NBA knows this, but in order for y'all to keep giving ratings to Lakers & LeBron, they know they have to drum up this fake hope to keep y'all watching. AD will eat up time from Wenyan & Bryant. He won't hustle like they do and that's what kept Lakers afloat. Hustle by Wenyan and Bryant and Shroeder and Beverley. As soon as they have to play Denver or Memphis or Milwaukee or Sixers or anyone with a stretch 5 big man that AD has to leave the paint for, they're cooked. They look great against mediocre teams. They look like a play-in team when playing the best.
This game was crazy and exciting and glad to come out with the W.
@Louie Jay Pabatang 😂😂
@JRLM No Anthony SOFT Davis a.k.a Street Clothes , Big problem for Lakers and LeFLOP 🤣🤣🤣
@Secret hahah with AD back and Hachimura they might go on a little run.
Don't get used to it.
Congrats Lakers on becoming the only team to have an all-time winning record against us.
Hachimura is such a needed addition!! Great game to Pat Bev too!!
7:38 I saw this in his practice. It works. way to go Rui!
Playoffs??? Damn right we on our way!! Let’s go Lakeshow!!!
@just thisguy Like I said when we healthy no one can stop us and ur mad about it!!!
@James Kelly be honest you said they same thing last year and the year before that
@James Kelly omg what injuries? the lakers were losing even when they were healthy they were in the exact same position they are in now they actually won more without AD every year lakers are trash and every year y’all swear they doing somthing
Man, just wait until Lonnie and Reaves get back healthy. They have the potential to be a dangerous sleeper team. Also, Rui did pretty good in his debut, highest +/- on the team and got 13 points and 6 rebs in 21 minutes off-the-bench. A great addition to the team
As a Lakers and Cavaliers fan thank you Lakers for getting this victory!! What a way to do it the night before the sad 3 year anniversary of Kobe Bryant!! That helps support Kobe Bryant when the Lakers win!! I’m a Lakers fan because I like Lebron James and a Cleveland Cavaliers fan because my dad’s from Cleveland!!
As a resident of northern VA, I was sad to see hachimura go (although those picks are definitely nice)...but as a lakers fan, it's so cool to see him on this team.
Schroder fit so well. Still Can’t believe he turned down the 4year 80mill deal 😢
Lakers had a rusty start tonight and the Spurs were really bringing it playing hard however Lakers weathered the storm early and won the game, not bad considering it’s been like 3 games in 4 days, and they got a new player plus AD was back tonight so yes it was a little bit of an adjustment But after Rui hit that 3 that’s when the lakers said okay let’s go and they took over the game after that !
Welcome back AD and welcome Rui!!! Rui looks like a great fit in LA. Awesome debut game!!!
Those hugs at the end with pop it's legendary!! And the best part is I was able to witness it..3 future hall of famers 20 years from now I'm going to look at this and say oh my God I witnessed that 😱
Lakers let’s get to 8th seed by all star break 🙏🏾 Ad stay healthy my boy can’t forget my boy Pat with a solid 18 points tonight
@Marcus Bucc$ and proud of it 😎.
@Slash Bash we're like 2 games out of eighth
Nice to see Rui hit the exact shot he worked on with Phil handy pregame!
With AD and Hachi the Lakers seem like a totally different team, and with Bryant manning the paint the Lakers have a rim protector throughout. Lebron's points are mostly on the fastbreak, which means the Lakeshow is looking to run, run, run.
Now this is promising 👌. Just hoping AD stay healthy throughout the season.
Great to see the lakers creating good chemistry.
So much respect for Coach Pop he's a legend
So proud of AD, he made 1 game in a row. Can't believe it.
@Roddy Boethius Already out again, as to be expected.
I wasn't expecting him to play again
Wait till he plays half a game more.
AspireGD ...Wait until Davis gets to Beantown!
Awesome job, L.A.💜💛🙏
damn pop been coaching long time my respect for him hes a legend 🙏🏽
Let’s be real we all came to see how Rui fits with the lakers .
No we came for ad
Nice blocks AD. Glad to see you back on the floor again, stay healthy big guy we need you. 🇺🇸 God Bless
Lakers look like a pretty credible team now. AD will be getting even better over next few weeks.
@rj adragel Not a bad idea. They could use a a real center too
If i were the lakers i would trade AD while he still have value. Get shooters and wingman that can defend and score off the bench so lebron can rest.
And injured the nxt gm.
Y'all will be back to talking about trades and how lebron don't have help. Stop it. Won't make playoffs. AD will not stay healthy.
I love how Bryant takes every play personal
It was great seeing ad playing again they clearly limited his minutes tonight so far for the first game rui looked good made some baskets played some good defense so far so good we still have too many guards in my opinion though
The Respect to pop by bron and Ad and other stars in the league is so genuine. 👌❤️
Like he never left. Enjoy that block highlight, comes once a year 💪.
Rui had the biggest +/- of all the Lakers tonight (+17) in 21 minutes. We'll take that.
Good Win for the Lakers
WELCOME BACK ANTHONY DAVIS!!! 😄
Welcome to the Lakers Rui Hachimura I see a great role for him on this team. ♥️
That assist from Bron to Thomas was essential to what Bron has brought to the game. He makes his guys look so good.
And they WANT to play with Bron. Thomas is a damn work horse. He runs the floor like no other big man I've seen in today's game. That makes him an easy target for a LeBron pass or anyone's pass.
Great team effort by the Los Angeles Lakers great victory for the Los Angeles Lakers in L.A💯👍🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀💯
With the new addition. If the Lakers could do better on boxings out and rebounding this would be a very tough teams 😃
Great job 👏. Welcome to the Lakers Hachimura 👏.
With AD coming back and the addition of Rui we’re gonna be tough to beat. We were already starting to play good basketball before those 2 came into the lineup. Watch out for us!
Well, obviously AD didn't look too rusty coming off the bench tonight for LA. He went 7-15 from the field, 1-3 from and 6-7 from the FT line for 21pts. He also manage to collect 12 Rebs, 1 Ast, 1 Steal and 4 Blocks, so obviously, AD wasn't too rusty tonight for the Lakers. He looked efficient coming off the bench tonight for the Lakers. It won't be too long until AD is back in the starting lineup for the Lakers. They took precautions with him tonight due to his injury, but he's too talented to be coming off the bench for the Lakers. He'll be back in the Lakers starting lineup before you know it.
@BULLY KOJIMA As is said by every dude who doesn't understand pro ball. Don't speak where abstracts are concerned when you only see simple differences.
@Blank Trigger typical youtube nephew take . I am out man . LOL
@BULLY KOJIMA And yet Bryant was making the team look better than they did under Davis. Idc about defense when Davis failing at the C role tanks the team over and over.
AD needs new shoes. Should be a requirement
Randy Ragsdale ...Tinseltown's Lakers were playing against San Antonio.
Lakers nation, Davis is back.. I tell y'all, there's hope for the chip!
Rui doing the same move him and phil practiced in game was satifying to see
First Time Sweeping The Spurs In The Season Series Since Kobe And Shaq That's Been Over 25 Years Since That Happened!
bro that spin fade away by rui was automatic saw him practicing it with the lakers assistant coach
@Yaboiyikes 18 rings
This is what LeBum's stupid LeShannonSharpe wannabes are saying.
- Wait for AD to return. Really! What happened? Barely beat the G league Spurs
- After the Hachimura trade. The Fakers will be title contenders. Where? They are always in the 13th seed
- LeVaginaface even 38 years still dominating. Maybe still dominating in statpadding, bricking and then walking out
Another great job Lakers now that's what I call teamwork!
Wow we're so blessed to see Lebron play basketball and his assists for this game, awesome
Lakers chemistry and confidence looks so much better after having to figure it out without AD and others. Definitely still have a chance to get in the playoffs but hopefully not too late
Man that's nice to have Ad back but I think that dude hachimura might be the key that the Lakers been missing
Rui is a huge improvement.
Love how much they feed off of transition plays.
Good To See AD Back & LBJ Being LBJ As Always💯👍
Great game for lbj n lakers AD really showed he’s well needed by lakers back in action
Thomas Bryant has so much f'ing heart man. He plays his ass off every single time on both O and D
Pop is so respected around the league. Everyone loves Coach Popovich.
Love the respect they have for Pops and Pops for then 👏
I am LOVING the chemistry!
Great game Lakers 💜💛💜💛
Pat Bev doing his thing not to get traded👏👏
First time, I went to Crypto Arena right now alongside with my family and friends, and it was a great experience in a live basketball court. It’s a great match with these teams.
That Pop Lebron and AD group hug was sweet. Imagine if Pop coached them.
Bro we low key got a squad coming together now, this was a good win, everyone was engaged on defense, everyone was doing their thing and playing their roles, we keep this up we could be a 6th seed by the end of the season
And we still don’t have austin and Walker imagine when they come back😯
Good luck for the up coming games .I'm an avid fan of the lakers
That’s a squad right there! Go Lake Show!!
Welcome back AD. Go Lakers!! 💜 💛
Pop is really a class act there, chatting up the boys at the end of the game.
Ride Safe Lakers.. always keep healthy.. ❤
Great debut for Rui!